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IIT Kanpur-NMCG study sets new benchmarks for sustainable sand mining

Kanpur, Oct 7 (UNI) In partnership with IIT Kanpur, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has finalized a detailed scientific study on the geomorphic and ecological effects of sand mining in major rivers.
The Empowered Task Force (ETF) reviewed the final report of this project, which was unveiled by the Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, at NMCG on September 29, 2025. VL Kanta Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, emphasized that involvement of state governments will advance this work nationwide.
The study, conducted by Prof Rajiv Sinha of the Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Kanpur, utilizes high-resolution satellite data, drone surveys, replenishment volume estimation, and advanced modeling. It provides actionable insights into the long-term degradation of river systems caused by unregulated sand mining.
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